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I’ve never worked on a Tesla. I’ve left the trade long ago finding my way in software engineering instead. Tesla is probably the only one I’d trust though. Whi

I’ve never worked on a Tesla. I’ve left the trade long ago finding my way in software engineering instead. Tesla is probably the only one I’d trust though. While I don’t expect them to be bulletproof either (at least not at first), I expect them to quickly catch on should this kind of theft appear, and make the necessary fixes. In any case I doubt they’d be stupid enough to accept arbitrary code over a diagnostics port (if they have one even). I mean, even if we forget security, why would they? Teslas update remotely via the Internet.

FredFS456 8y ago
I believe Telsas have a minimal OBD-II port (where mandated by law) but mostly use an Ethernet port for debugging/service.
StudentStuff 8y ago
Teslas have been stolen in Europe, their high value for parts makes them well worth stealing. This is primarily Tesla's fault, as they refuse to sell parts to cars that have been in accidents. Your Tesla is essentially scrap after a non-minor accident, which is why most US insurers refuse to cover vehicles made by Tesla. Its as bad as rolling coal IMO, Tesla has created a massive eWaste problem. Meanwhile, rebuilding any other manufacturers car is doable, even other EVs. Source: https://electrek.co/2018/07/31/tesla-theft-tips-help-prevent-relay-attacks/ https://electrek.co/2018/07/31/tesla-theft-tips-help-prevent...
- todd8 8y ago
  Relay attacks like those mentioned that Teslas are vulnerable to can also affect most other keyless entry cars. On new Mercedes one can turn off the keyless entry system by double klicking the lock button on the key when locking the car. The car key then will have to have its unlock button physically pushed to unlock the car, and in that state relay attacks won’t work.
  - bjelkeman-again 8y ago
    One can turn it off on a Tesla Model S/X the same way. On the Model 3 it is a different system so not sure how that works.

FredFS456 8y ago

I believe Telsas have a minimal OBD-II port (where mandated by law) but mostly use an Ethernet port for debugging/service.

StudentStuff 8y ago

Teslas have been stolen in Europe, their high value for parts makes them well worth stealing. This is primarily Tesla's fault, as they refuse to sell parts to cars that have been in accidents. Your Tesla is essentially scrap after a non-minor accident, which is why most US insurers refuse to cover vehicles made by Tesla. Its as bad as rolling coal IMO, Tesla has created a massive eWaste problem. Meanwhile, rebuilding any other manufacturers car is doable, even other EVs. Source: https://electrek.co/2018/07/31/tesla-theft-tips-help-prevent-relay-attacks/ https://electrek.co/2018/07/31/tesla-theft-tips-help-prevent...

todd8 8y ago
Relay attacks like those mentioned that Teslas are vulnerable to can also affect most other keyless entry cars. On new Mercedes one can turn off the keyless entry system by double klicking the lock button on the key when locking the car. The car key then will have to have its unlock button physically pushed to unlock the car, and in that state relay attacks won’t work.
- bjelkeman-again 8y ago
  One can turn it off on a Tesla Model S/X the same way. On the Model 3 it is a different system so not sure how that works.